High Interest: Sept. 12

Published: Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 6:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 6:30 a.m.

The Mast General Store in Hendersonville, Boone and Asheville as well as the original store and annex in Valle Crucis are celebrating Friends’ Day in honor of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation on Saturday. Ten percent of the North Carolina locations of the Mast General Store’s sales on Friends’ Day will go to the organization that works to preserve the past, enhance the present and safeguard the future of America’s Favorite Scenic Drive.

Mast Store welcomes Patagonia as a Friends’ Day partner. As a company, they are supportive of groups that are working to preserve the environment and beautiful places for future generations to enjoy. They are contributing funds for each Patagonia Footwear and Clothing item purchased between Sept. 1 and 14 to support the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.

Representatives from the BRPF will be on hand at Mast Stores in North Carolina except Waynesville on Saturday.

They will share information about projects the foundation is currently undertaking to preserve the character of America’s favorite 469-mile stretch of road. For more information visit www.brpfoundation.org and www.mastgeneralstore. com.

The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a power-networking event from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at its headquarters located at 204 Kanuga Rd. Members at the free, fastpaced session will exchange business cards and promotional materials and share information about their businesses.

If you would like to attend Power Networking, call the Chamber as space is limited and only one person per business will be accepted. Call 828-692-1413 or email the chamber at chamber@hendersoncountychamber. org.

Mountain BizWorks will be holding a “Are You and Your Business Ready for Healthcare Reform?” seminar from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Mountain BizWorks at 153 S. Lexington Ave. in Asheville.

At this free seminar, insurance professional and small business owner Dave Trout of Trout Insurance will explain how the changes will affect you and your business. Trout will give an overview of the new plans and benefits, premium discounts that make coverage more affordable and how and when to enroll for the new plans. Attendees are invited to bring their questions for a Q&A session. Refreshments will be provided by Welcomemat Services of Asheville.

This is a free event, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Register online at www.mountainbizworks. org/healthcare or by contacting Jamie Beasley at 828-253-2834 ext. 15 or jamie@mountainbizworks.

<p>The Mast General Store in Hendersonville, Boone and Asheville as well as the original store and annex in Valle Crucis are celebrating Friends' Day in honor of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation on Saturday. Ten percent of the North Carolina locations of the Mast General Store's sales on Friends' Day will go to the organization that works to preserve the past, enhance the present and safeguard the future of America's Favorite Scenic Drive.</p><p>Mast Store welcomes Patagonia as a Friends' Day partner. As a company, they are supportive of groups that are working to preserve the environment and beautiful places for future generations to enjoy. They are contributing funds for each Patagonia Footwear and Clothing item purchased between Sept. 1 and 14 to support the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.</p><p>Representatives from the BRPF will be on hand at Mast Stores in North Carolina except Waynesville on Saturday.</p><p>They will share information about projects the foundation is currently undertaking to preserve the character of America's favorite 469-mile stretch of road. For more information visit www.brpfoundation.org and www.mastgeneralstore. com. </p><p></p><p>The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a power-networking event from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at its headquarters located at 204 Kanuga Rd. Members at the free, fastpaced session will exchange business cards and promotional materials and share information about their businesses.</p><p>If you would like to attend Power Networking, call the Chamber as space is limited and only one person per business will be accepted. Call 828-692-1413 or email the chamber at chamber@hendersoncountychamber. org. </p><p></p><p>Mountain BizWorks will be holding a “Are You and Your Business Ready for Healthcare Reform?” seminar from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Mountain BizWorks at 153 S. Lexington Ave. in Asheville.</p><p>At this free seminar, insurance professional and small business owner Dave Trout of Trout Insurance will explain how the changes will affect you and your business. Trout will give an overview of the new plans and benefits, premium discounts that make coverage more affordable and how and when to enroll for the new plans. Attendees are invited to bring their questions for a Q&A session. Refreshments will be provided by Welcomemat Services of Asheville.</p><p>This is a free event, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Register online at www.mountainbizworks. org/healthcare or by contacting Jamie Beasley at 828-253-2834 ext. 15 or jamie@mountainbizworks.</p>